Fetal serum beta2-microglobulin is a marker for renal function and predicts postnatal serum creatinine in bilateral or low fetal obstructive uropathy.

In bilateral renal hypoplasia and dysplasia, fetal serum ss2-microglobulin and cystatin C are good markers for post-natal renal function. However, in bilateral renal hyperechogenic enlargement, abnormal values are associated with poor post-natal renal function, but normal values cannot preclude renal failure.

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